The new identification policy at the Northside Independent School District (NISD) in San Antonio, Texas, began at the start of the 2012 school year.

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Two years ago, the Houston Independent School District began offering the SAT free during class time.

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Michael Hinojosa, superintendent at Dallas Independent School District, said the federal money could offset some of the cuts he is considering.

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